British man takes a Dodge Challenger R/T for a spin to find out why Europeans avoid such American cars
Published on Oct 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This British guy drove a Dodge Challenger R/T in the UK to find out why Europeans don’t really drive American cars.
On the face of it, the Challenger looks great and is quite exciting to drive.
It’s not even that expensive.
However, if you live in Europe, there are a lot of things to consider.
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The reason why Europeans don’t drive cars like the Dodge Challenger R/T
James, the guy behind the YouTube channel JayEmm on Cars, decided to take a Dodge Challenger R/T for a spin in the UK to find out why Europeans don’t drive American cars.
The first problem is availability.
Most American icons aren’t available in Europe unless you import them.
As a reminder, even the Ford Mustang only became officially available in Europe about 10 years ago.
This brings us on to the second problem.
Most American best-sellers are relatively cheap in the US, but they’re not cheap in Europe if you have to import them and pay all kinds of tariffs and taxes.
Then there’s a size issue.
Generally speaking, most European roads are way too small for these vehicles.
The real deal breaker
One of the major issues with American cars is that they tend to be quite thirsty.
And that’s in part because gas is a lot cheaper in the US than anywhere in Europe.
For reference, at the time of writing, gas is around $3 per gallon in the US, and $8.5 in the UK.
And bear in mind that $3 per gallon is not particularly cheap to begin with by US standards.
Fortunately for this YouTuber, this Dodge Challenger is a lot more fuel efficient than expected.
James explains that the Challenger can average around 23 Miles per Gallon (MPG), and even up to 40 MPG when cruising on the highway.
This is due to the Challenger’s ability to deactivate cylinders that aren’t necessary at that moment.
A really neat idea.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
